CRLA - Costa Rican Language AcademySan Jose, Costa Rica
Spanish courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in San Jose.
Location: Located in an up-scale residential/commercial neighbourhood in San Pedro, on the east side of San José, CRLA is close to places of interest for the students - across from the University of Costa Rica campus, close to the well-known San Pedro Mall and to a variety of restaurants, cinemas, banks, Internet cafes, and many stores. It is also a 20-minute walk from downtown San José.
- The language school CRLA - Costa Rican Language Academy was founded in San Jose, Costa Rica in 1989.
- Tax registration ID: 3-101-174214
Spanish Courses
General Language
Group Spanish Immersion Course
The school works with you to design a unique and ideal study program for your group. Learning Spanish is a great investment in your future, plus living abroad and travelling contribute to your personal growth.
These programs include:
Intensive Spanish classes, homestay with carefully selected Costa Rican Families, afternoon Latin dance, Costa Rican cooking and conversation classes, 24-hour airport pick-up, excursions and cultural activities.
Adult and Seniors Spanish Course
Whether you’ve always wanted to travel and learn Spanish or you missed out on an opportunity to study abroad during college, it isn’t too late to have your own Spanish immersion adventure. The Costa Rican Language Academy (CRLA) provides the perfect environment for Spanish language learners of any age to learn and improve.
Business
Business Spanish Course
The school will help you achieve an understanding of the technical structure of Spanish, as it relates to your specific professional needs. There is a particular focus on becoming adept with Spanish in the work environment.
Legal Spanish Course
The school will help you achieve an understanding of the technical structure of Spanish, as it relates to your specific professional needs. This course will get lawyers ready for using Spanish in their field of work.
Medical Spanish Course
The CRLA Medical Program was designed for any Spanish student involved in the Healthcare field. The main goal is that students become familiar with medical vocabulary in Spanish and that they acquire the best tools to be able to interview patients, explain or discuss medical issues in Spanish, and even be translators at clinics and/or hospitals if necessary.
Information for all courses offered by CRLA - Costa Rican Language Academy
Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 28 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 11 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 02 Aug 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 28 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 11 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 02 Aug 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
CRLA - Costa Rican Language Academy
Accreditations and Quality seals
ACTFL
Spanish teacher qualifications
97% hold a university degree
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at CRLA - Costa Rican Language Academy and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 120
Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is San José (SJO).
More information about airports around San Jose and how to get from the airport to San Jose on your own here on our San Jose page.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
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Student opinions about CRLA - Costa Rican Language Academy, San Jose
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Daniel
32 years
“Facilities were great, teachers are very good and you can learn a lot in the time you are there if you study hard.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
3.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay
3.0
Course: Spanish 6-5 - 3 weeks
3. Jul. 2010
Petra
37 years“Good teachers, great organization, we felt looked after very well and set aside.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
2.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments We were all totally uncomplicated and easy! At any time.
Course: Spanish 6-4 - 1 week
19. Jul. 2010
Amanda
23 years“The staff were all very helpful.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
2.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay
5.0
Other comments I believe the school should not put students taking 3 hours of class in the same classroom as students with 5 hours of classes. I consistently felt behind because the rest of my class had an extra 2 hours of class everyday. I believe students should be put with other students taking the same amount of class time.
Course: Spanish 3-4 - 4 weeks
5. Jul. 2010
Marcella
42 years“Casual fun atmosphere”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Course: Spanish 3-4 - 1 week
8. Dec. 2009
Student Testimonial Videos
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FAQ about CRLA - Costa Rican Language Academy, San Jose
- What is the qualification of the teachers at CRLA - Costa Rican Language Academy?97% of teachers at CRLA - Costa Rican Language Academy hold a university degree.
- Which countries are students of CRLA - Costa Rican Language Academy from?The highest Nationality percentage at CRLA - Costa Rican Language Academy comes from USA with a 40% representation, followed by students from Germany (20%) and England (20%).
- CRLA - Costa Rican Language Academy offers courses for which ages?CRLA - Costa Rican Language Academy offers courses from years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.
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San Jose
San Jose city attractiveness rated by our students:
3.5
More information about San Jose including climate data and events on our San Jose page with a list of all 8 Spanish schools in San Jose.
